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Análisis Técnico De La Optimización De Los Sistemas De Tracción-Fijación En Monorraíles Suspendidos Máster Universitario en Ingeniería de Máquinas y Transportes Curso 2014 – 2015 Trabajo Fin de Máster Análisis técnico de la optimización de los sistemas de tracción-fijación en monorraíles suspendidos Autor: Jorge Yunta Ramírez Tutor: Daniel Fernández Caballero 23 de junio de 2015. Campus de Leganés Palabras clave: monorraíl suspendido, optimización, alternativa de diseño, MEF. Resumen: Optimización de los sistemas de tracción y fijación en monorraíles suspendidos basados en metodologías de desarrollo de producto mediante diseño conceptual y herramientas de diseño mecánico de detalle como es el CAD-CAM-CAE o el MEF. ii A mi familia, que me ha dado cuanto he necesitado para finalizar el Trabajo Fin de Máster. A Marta, por su generosidad y apoyo en todo momento. iii Resumen Resumen Los medios de transporte son un punto clave del desarrollo de los países y de la interconexión de las poblaciones, por lo que la mejora continua de los mismos supone una obligación a la par que un reto. El medio de transporte seleccionado para su mejora es el monorraíl, en el que un solo carril sirve como vía para el transporte de carga o pasajeros. En la mayoría de los casos el monorraíl circula en suspensión, pero también puede hacerlo a nivel del suelo o por túneles. Es, por tanto, un medio de transporte que ofrece múltiples posibilidades, por el propio concepto y por tratarse de un medio de transporte eficiente, limpio y seguro. En el presente Trabajo Fin de Máster se recoge el desarrollo del diseño de una propuesta de optimización del sistema de tracción y fijación de los sistemas de monorraíl existentes así como la viabilidad técnica de la misma. En el primer capítulo del documento se realiza un análisis de los sistemas de monorraíl existentes, desde los monorraíles que circulan en suspensión hasta los monorraíles que circulan sobre una vía, incluyendo los magnéticos. Una vez analizados los principales sistemas de monorraíl se ha llevado a cabo un análisis técnico comparativo de dichos sistemas para la cuantificación de los mismos, evaluando los puntos fuertes y débiles de cada uno para compilar lo mejor de cada uno en el diseño conceptual del sistema a desarrollar. Definida la idea del sistema a desarrollar, se detallan los parámetros básicos del sistema y las características del mismo a lo largo del Capítulo 4, incluyendo los elementos comerciales seleccionados para satisfacer las especificaciones propuestas. En los capítulos 5 y 6 se modela y optimiza el sistema de tracción-fijación del modelo, sometiéndolo a distintas situaciones de carga límites para analizar posteriormente los resultados obtenidos. Con el modelo optimizado y definido, se describe un posible proceso de fabricación y montaje así como las principales tareas de mantenimiento a realizar. En los últimos capítulos se realiza el modelado en AutoCAD y se obtienen los planos del modelo desarrollado a lo largo del Trabajo. iv Abstract Abstract The means of transportation are a key point in the development of countries and the population interconnection, so the continuous improvement of them involves an obligation and a challenge as well. The means of transport selected for improvement is the monorail, which serves as a single rail track to transport cargo or passengers. In most cases the monorail drives around suspension, but can drive at ground level or tunnels. It is therefore a means of transport that offers multiple possibilities, because of the concept itself and because it is an efficient, safe and clean transportation mean. In this Master's Thesis is collected the development of the design of an optimization proposal of the existing traction and fixing systems of the monorail as well as the technical feasibility. In the first chapter of the document an analysis of existing monorail system is carried out from the suspended, not suspended and magnetic monorails. After analyzing the main monorail system it has been carried out a comparative technical analysis of such systems to quantify them, assessing the strengths and weaknesses of each point to compile the best of each one in the conceptual design of the system to be developed. Once defined the system idea to develop, the basic parameters of the system and its characteristics are detailed throughout the Chapter 4, including commercial elements selected to meet the specifications proposed. In chapters 5 and 6 the traction-fixing system model are modeled and optimized, subjecting it to various loading limited conditions and then analyzing the results. With the optimized and defined model, a possible process of manufacture and assembly is described as well as major maintenance work to be performed. In the last chapters the modeling is done by AutoCAD, and the planes of the model are obtained throughout the Master´s Thesis development. v Agradecimientos Agradecimientos Quiero expresar mi agradecimiento a la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, por haberme dado la oportunidad de formarme en el Máster en Ingeniería de Máquinas y Transportes. También quiero agradecer a mi tutor del Trabajo Fin de Máster, D. Daniel Fernández Caballero, por su inestimable ayuda e implicación para desarrollar con éxito, y de la forma más completa posible, el presente documento. Por último, quiero mostrar mi agradecimiento a Marta Jiménez Valdés, excompañera de estudios, que ha cooperado en la realización del presente Trabajo Fin de Máster. A todos ellos mi gratitud. vi Índice Í ndice Resumen .................................................................................................................................................. iv Abstract ..................................................................................................................................................... v Agradecimientos ................................................................................................................................... vi Índice ...................................................................................................................................................... vii I. Índice de figuras ............................................................................................................................... x II. Índice de tablas ..............................................................................................................................xiv III. Nomenclatura ........................................................................................................................... xv 1. Memoria inicial. Objetivos, marco y alcance ........................................................................... 1 1.1 Introducción ............................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Alcance del Trabajo .................................................................................................................................. 2 1.3 Historia de los monorraíles suspendidos ........................................................................................ 2 2. Análisis técnico-comparativo de los sistemas existentes ................................................ 10 2.1 Estado del arte. Modelos existentes de monorraíl ..................................................................... 10 2.1.1 Monorraíles montados sobre una viga ................................................................................... 11 2.1.2 Monorraíles suspendidos ............................................................................................................ 21 2.1.3 Monorraíles magnéticos ............................................................................................................... 27 2.2 Análisis comparativo conjunto de los sistemas existentes ..................................................... 28 2.3 Instalaciones en funcionamiento ...................................................................................................... 29 2.4 Diseños futuros ........................................................................................................................................ 33 2.4.1 Sky Train Corporation (STC) ...................................................................................................... 33 2.4.2 Aerorail ............................................................................................................................................... 33 2.4.3 SemiMaglev Urbanaut ................................................................................................................... 34 2.4.4 Personal Rapid Transit - PRT ..................................................................................................... 35 2.4.5 Monorraíles híbridos ..................................................................................................................... 36 3. Diseño conceptual .......................................................................................................................... 38 3.1 Comparación cualitativa y cuantitativa de los sistemas existentes .................................... 38 3.1.1 Análisis cualitativo ......................................................................................................................... 38 3.1.2 Análisis cuantitativo ...................................................................................................................... 42 3.2 Selección del sistema a desarrollar/optimizar ..........................................................................
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